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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.23, 10,851.58 and 2,490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.23, 10,851.58 and 2,490.34 is: 3,735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.23 : 10,851.58 = 2,490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.23/10,851.58 = 2,490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.23x = 10,851.58 × 2,490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.23x = 27,024,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,024,123.07/7,234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.59

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